Start weight: 215.6
Day 1 vlcd 217.4
Todays weight: 215.2
Released: 2.2 pounds
Day one of the vlcd wasn't hard hunger wise. The hCG works well and I really wasn't hungry. The problem was that I had to take my children to a birthday party and I couldn't eat or drink anything!
I wanted a glass of wine soooo badly!
Going to a social event has to be the hardest part of sticking to this plan. I'll be avoiding them from here on out!
I also forgot that you have to pee a hundred times a day and this interrupts sleep. It's like being pregnant again!
vlcd= very low calorie diet
Monday, July 30, 2012
Sunday, July 29, 2012
The Numbers
Good Morning!
Boy was loading fun! I'd forgotten that by day two the hCG has started to kick in and suppress your appetite and you don't want to eat anymore. Forcing yourself to eat your favorite foods and grocery shop is a little bit hard.
This time around I tried to focus on fat and not just sugar and carbs. I did have sweets here and there but I also had a steak, guacamole, nuts and my favorite Indian Food.
The thing I that I had the hardest time with that I used to get all the time.
A white chocolate mocha from Starbucks.
When I first started drinking coffee, that was my drug. Now I drink unsweetened iced coffee with a slash of cream. That sweet drink was too much to handle. Gross!
So lets go over the numbers.
Beginning weight: 215.6
After 2 load days: 217.4
Gain: 1.8 pounds
This is less than I've gained in the past with hCG. I hope it doesn't mean that I didn't load enough.
I took my measurements the other day and I was pleased to see that even thought I gained back all of the weight I lost with hCG last time. I'm less fat. HA!
My waist and hips are an inch smaller than when I started in 2009. I can't wait to see those numbers go down!
Boy was loading fun! I'd forgotten that by day two the hCG has started to kick in and suppress your appetite and you don't want to eat anymore. Forcing yourself to eat your favorite foods and grocery shop is a little bit hard.
This time around I tried to focus on fat and not just sugar and carbs. I did have sweets here and there but I also had a steak, guacamole, nuts and my favorite Indian Food.
The thing I that I had the hardest time with that I used to get all the time.
A white chocolate mocha from Starbucks.
When I first started drinking coffee, that was my drug. Now I drink unsweetened iced coffee with a slash of cream. That sweet drink was too much to handle. Gross!
So lets go over the numbers.
Beginning weight: 215.6
After 2 load days: 217.4
Gain: 1.8 pounds
This is less than I've gained in the past with hCG. I hope it doesn't mean that I didn't load enough.
I took my measurements the other day and I was pleased to see that even thought I gained back all of the weight I lost with hCG last time. I'm less fat. HA!
My waist and hips are an inch smaller than when I started in 2009. I can't wait to see those numbers go down!
Friday, July 27, 2012
HCG Load Days
I just returned from the grocery store.
I purposely went at 6:30 in the morning so that there would be less people watching me load my little basket with junk food. You also have to scan and bag your purchases at that time of the morning.
No one to judge me.
I have to admit that even though I was avoiding all of the people that I thought would judge me. I felt ashamed to be buying all of that food.
$25. It also felt wasteful to spend that much on food that isn't good for you.
Except for the Avocados. I believe they are the only saving grace in my basket.
Also to be included in these two load days:
Obstacles in the next 23 days:
Coming tomorrow: Starting Measurements!
I purposely went at 6:30 in the morning so that there would be less people watching me load my little basket with junk food. You also have to scan and bag your purchases at that time of the morning.
No one to judge me.
I have to admit that even though I was avoiding all of the people that I thought would judge me. I felt ashamed to be buying all of that food.
$25. It also felt wasteful to spend that much on food that isn't good for you.
Except for the Avocados. I believe they are the only saving grace in my basket.
Also to be included in these two load days:
- Breakfast (muffin and White Chocolate Latte) at Starbucks
- Taco Bell
- Indian Food
- A Red Robin Swiss and Mushroom Burger
Obstacles in the next 23 days:
- My in laws will be visiting for most of these 23 days.
- My sister and dad will be visiting.
- I'll be working an 8 hour shift at the PTA table on Packet Pick Up Day
- Family BBQ
Coming tomorrow: Starting Measurements!
Monday, July 23, 2012
HCG....Again
I'm drinking lots of water today....getting ready to do a round of HCG again.
I did a couple rounds in December 2009. I lost 30 pounds in all but was NOT able to keep it off.
I blame several things for this. Stress of moving and looking for a new job for my husband, TOM (time of the month) and having my wisdom teeth pulled.
Bad timing.
I'm hopeful that THIS TIME will be different.
I'm going to be loading on Thursday and Friday.
Wish me luck!
I did a couple rounds in December 2009. I lost 30 pounds in all but was NOT able to keep it off.
I blame several things for this. Stress of moving and looking for a new job for my husband, TOM (time of the month) and having my wisdom teeth pulled.
Bad timing.
I'm hopeful that THIS TIME will be different.
I'm going to be loading on Thursday and Friday.
Wish me luck!
Friday, July 13, 2012
Morning Wood
All this week....I've been setting my alarm for 6 am so that I could get up and move my ass.
I'm starting slow....yoga and weights, running in place.
I have one problem with my plan.
My alarm keeps waking up my husband.
The good news is that I've lost 2 pounds this week and the bad news is that my husband is very frustrated.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Everything Is Bigger
My dear friend has an au pair and I became very good friends with the one that just went home to Denmark.
I talked to her about adjusting to life in the United States and she mentioned to me that she gained 10 pounds in the first month because of the food we eat here.
In her family, they don't eat out and fast food is 30 minutes away. She told me the last time they had a meal in a restaurant was 5 years ago. Can you imagine?
The newest au pair is from Brazil. I observed her the first day I met her, at the going away party for my friend. She ate a very small plate of rice and beans. And she drank water.
I vowed to go on the rice, bean and water diet the next day.
I've spent some time with her recently and in only three weeks, she's adapted to our eating habits. And she's now addicted to soda.
I watched her eyes the first time she ordered a coke in a restaurant and she was amazed how BIG it was. She said this container of soda was more than she drinks in a month back home.
She was also amazed at the size of our food. Giant boxes of cereal, crackers and other snacks.
I know Americans are fat and we eat more fat and calories than other countries.
Talking with these gals has opened my eyes and I'm making changes in my home.
Less sugar and smaller servings!
I talked to her about adjusting to life in the United States and she mentioned to me that she gained 10 pounds in the first month because of the food we eat here.
In her family, they don't eat out and fast food is 30 minutes away. She told me the last time they had a meal in a restaurant was 5 years ago. Can you imagine?
The newest au pair is from Brazil. I observed her the first day I met her, at the going away party for my friend. She ate a very small plate of rice and beans. And she drank water.
I vowed to go on the rice, bean and water diet the next day.
I've spent some time with her recently and in only three weeks, she's adapted to our eating habits. And she's now addicted to soda.
I watched her eyes the first time she ordered a coke in a restaurant and she was amazed how BIG it was. She said this container of soda was more than she drinks in a month back home.
She was also amazed at the size of our food. Giant boxes of cereal, crackers and other snacks.
I know Americans are fat and we eat more fat and calories than other countries.
Talking with these gals has opened my eyes and I'm making changes in my home.
Less sugar and smaller servings!
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